Jack P. Gunter, MD (retired)

What started out as a "simple" attempt on my part to repair a chronic breathing problem caused by a deviated septum unfolded into a complicated nightmare of 3 botched rhinoplasties/septoplasties (a primary and two revisions) over a 6 year period. I unwittingly went to the wrong doctors!
 

Dr. Gunter is a phenomenal artistic surgeon who sculpts THE MOST beautiful noses on the planet. Really, your search is over once you meet this incredibly talented doctor. I have the prettiest, most natural looking nose, and get compliments often. His staff is delightful, making you feel like you are surrounded by friends. Don't hesitate when it comes to Dr. Gunter and your nose.

I needed help big time.

My nasal tip collapsed from my first rhinoplasty. Dr. G performed a revision rhinoplasty. Great results! Highly recommend Dr. G or one of his colleagues for rhinoplasty or a revision rhinoplasty

I did not like the look of my nose from the first rhinoplasty, but Dr. G changed it all!

After seeing some things on the internet, I was a little leery about getting the rhinoplasty. I had had it done once before, but the result was not what I was looking for. I found Dr. G and I am so glad that I decided to go through with the surgery! My nose looks great, exactly what I had hoped for.

Of course complications are a risk with any and every surgery, but that is just a risk that one must take, regardless of the surgeon.

I breath 100% better and now my nose fits my face better

I am from New York, a city where seeing a doctor closely resembles speed dating these days.

Over the years I’ve broken my nose several times and had repeated surgeries in hopes of repairing it. Each surgery resulted in unsuccessful outcomes and left me with additional problems. After years of being unhappy, I consulted with a reputable doctor in New York, who I will call Dr. A. Dr. A. strongly suggested after examining me, that the only man I should see for repair was Dr.G. During our hour consultation, Dr. G took pictures, examined me, and thoroughly explained the surgery in detail. Knowing that having had so many prior surgeries a good outcome was not a guaranteed result, I asked him if he thought I should proceed. Dr. G, confidently said that he would not do the surgery if he didn’t feel he could improve the structure and the aesthetics of my nose. I set the date for surgery. Dr. A. accompanied me , as he was excited to sit in on my surgery . Several days later, I returned home and for the past six years I have had no problems with my reconstructed nose. I could breath great and it looked beautiful until recently. A day before New Years Eve while playing with my dog, she picked her hard head up swiftly and caught me under the nose. This has happened several times over the years, but it never caused a problem. Later that day, I passed out, as I sometimes do from low blood pressure, and hit my head/face on the way down. Several hours later, my nose looked a little twisted to one side and my breathing seemed a little off. I called the office and spoke with Dr. G’s nurse Jane.

She asked that I take x-rays and send her some photos immediately. As soon as they were received Dr. G reviewed them and called me. He honestly said that he couldn’t tell exactly what went wrong without seeing me. Jane got back on the phone and with the help of Marilyn rearranged the scheduled patients so she could fit me in immediately. Now, I just don’t mean that they rescheduled the consult appointments, Jane and Marilyn rescheduled the surgeries as well, making time in the operating room in hopes that it would be a quick fix. I flew down and consulted with the doctor that afternoon. Dr. G came in, all smiles and happy to see me even though I had possibly wrecked his masterpiece! We looked at the operative report and the old and new photos together. He examined me, looked, poked and thought. I could tell that he was thinking of every possible scenario that might have caused the problem as well as every possible fix. This is not a doctor that approaches surgery in a careless manor. After one hour, we had nothing! Dr. G said he had never seen this happen before and he thought the most practical thing to do was to schedule surgery in the near future and start from scratch. I asked him, “can it turn out worse.” Dr. G reassured me that he would not operate on me again unless he felt he could achieve a great outcome. He did not want to open my nose up unless we were both prepared for whatever he was presented with. He made sense and I agreed with him but I was convinced that the K wire had shifted and we should simply remove it. I think he sensed my one percent of conflict and he exited the room for five minutes as if to give me time alone to think.

When he came back, I to said “I still think it’s just the k wire”. Well, doctors with as many degrees, credentials and recognition as Dr. G has would have dismissed me in a minute. He looked at me and smiled one of his big warm smiles and said, then thats what we’ll do because sometimes the patient knows best.

Before the surgery he popped into my suite to ask me if I had any further questions or instructions for him. LOL After the surgery he came to see me and asked me what I thought about my nose. I told him I hadn’t seen it and he ran out to find a mirror so I could take a look. He said that the nose had shifted back when he removed it and although it was too soon to tell the final outcome, he was happy that we proceeded with the removal. Dr. G personally called me to see how I was feeling and to reassure me that if I was not happy when the swelling went down he would do whatever it took to make me happy. Office staff is the best! They will go out of their way for you. Jane did everything for me. She took care of sending me hotel info and booked the surgical center and anesthesiologist .She hired a nurse for me and was there with a big hug of reassurance on the day of my consult. Dr. G did not charge me for my surgery or consult!!!!!! I can’t express my gratitude. The operating facility is state of the art.

The anesthesiologist.... Well I had the pleasure of having Leslie for my first surgery as well and she is the best. She will keep you calm with pre surgery drugs and keep you safe during your surgery.

I never review anything or anyone, but Dr. G, well, he is my hero and I wanted to applaud his operating skills, compassion and humanity. Thank you Dr.G. 

I had a cosmetic rhinoplasty In June, 2009 to improve the appearance of my wide nose. I am pleased with the results and I am happy I had the proceedure done.

I still have a dissolvivle stitch in nose after almost a month after surgery. Is this normal?



Updated on 12 Feb 2011:

Previously broken nose and was not happy with the appearance. dr gunter did a fascinating job on giving me the ability to breathe. Dr Gunter and staff was also very caring and the hospital stay provided unbelievable care.

CON: nose is 2 times the size it was originally and way too big for my facial structure. unfortunately it changed my look for the worse but happy I can breathe. Make sure up front you have the same visual goals as Dr Gunter

Rhinoplasty - breatheun better looks better